The political is about defining who belongs to the community from "summary" of The Concept of the Political by Carl Schmitt
The essence of the political lies in the very act of defining who belongs to the community. This act is not merely a theoretical exercise, but a practical and existential one that shapes the very nature of political life. It is through this defining process that individuals are categorized as either friends or enemies, insiders or outsiders, allies or adversaries. In this sense, the political is not about abstract ideas or universal principles, but about concrete distinctions and boundaries that delineate the boundaries of the community. It is in the act of inclusion and exclusion that the political comes to life, as individuals are placed into categories that determine their status and position within the community. Moreover, this defining process is not a passive or neutral one, but a dynamic and contested one that i...
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